Cryptic crossword clue
Protest is seen in country being labelled as wicked 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word DEMONISATION

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The straight part
We know that "being labelled as wicked" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being labelled as wicked = demonisation.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DEMONISATION mean?

DEMONISATION noun
  1. The act of demonizing.
  2. Something demonized.

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